Boater's Blog

How Often Should You Replace a Volvo Penta Impeller? (Complete Maintenance Guide)

Feb 25th 2026

How Often Should You Replace a Volvo Penta Impeller? The impeller inside your Volvo Penta raw water pump plays a critical role in engine cooling. While small and inexpensive compared to other componen … read more

How Much Boat Paint Do I Need? Coverage Estimates by Boat Length (Plus Waste Factors)

Feb 23rd 2026

Estimating how much boat paint you need can be surprisingly tricky. But too little and you risk mismatched batches or rushed mid-project reorders. Buy too much and you’re left with expensive lef … read more

Boat Propeller Basics: Pitch, Diameter, Blades & How They Affect Performance

Feb 20th 2026

A boat’s propeller plays a major role in how it accelerates, handles, and protects the engine over time. Small differences in propeller design can change how quickly a boat gets on plane, how ha … read more

How to Apply Bottom Paint: Step-by-Step Antifouling Application Guide

Feb 11th 2026

Applying bottom paint is one of the most important maintenance tasks for protecting your boat’s hull from marine growth, corrosion, and long-term damage. When applied correctly, antifouling bott … read more